James Leparan
KenyaActive- Born
- Apr 5, 2006 (20 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track
James Leparan is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 5, 2006. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 4:09.71 in the Mile, 7:55.20 in the 3000m, 13:44.57 in the 5000m, 28:34.02 in the 10000m and 7:55.20 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:58.68
2026 season best7:58.68Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 29:21.30
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:58.68, 2026 season best 7:58.68 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 29:21.30 · 20 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorAR 20264:09.711,008 pts–#871
3000mIndoorAR 20267:55.201,107 pts–#220
5000mIndoorTX 202613:44.571,098 pts–#48
3000m-short-trackIndoorAR 20267:55.201,107 pts–#221
3000m-short-trackAR 20267:58.681,086 pts–#136
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:09.71 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:09.71 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:09.71 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:55.20 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 7:55.20 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 7:58.68 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Razorback Invitational |
| 2026 | 5000m Indoor | 13:44.57 | – | Feb 26, 2026 | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 13:44.57 | – | Feb 26, 2026 | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship |